Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Dancing
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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Carolyn Groen

Teacher Aide/Dance Therapist
Auckland,NTL

Summary

Dynamic Teacher Aide with a proven track record at Oaklynn Special Needs School, enhancing student engagement and fostering a positive learning environment. Specializes in classroom management and special education, adept at using interactive teaching methods and behaviour modelling to support diverse learners. Excels in team teaching, collaboration, and building strong relationships, demonstrating significant contributions to student development and educational outcomes.

Leading Dance Therapy sessions for Greenbay High School Satellite Class for 3 years and Dance activities for Electives.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher Aide

Oaklynn Special Needs School
09.2014 - Current


  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Assisted teachers with supervision and care of groups (Numbers) children.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Doing UT (Untrained Teacher) days when required or absence of teacher.
  • Leading a Dance Movement Therapy 1 hour 30mins every Monday as part of Unit rotation for 3 years .
  • Handling equipments such as standing frames, wheelchairs, gate trainers for our learners with CP or special dissabilities.
  • Used behaviour modelling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Assisting the teacher for classroom planning.

Starjam Tutor

Starjam Organization
07.2021 - 11.2024

Running weekly dance workshops for kids with Special Dissability.

Teacher Aide

New Lynn Primary School
07.2009 - 09.2014
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of children.
  • One on One assisting students with special needs with ORRS funding.
  • Leading and helping in cooking groups and arts group for special needs learners.
  • Participated in PD opportunities and attended in services and seminars.
  • Helping in Choreography at yearly school concerts with both the teachers and children's item.

Teacher Aide

Arahoe Primary School
02.2004 - 07.2009


  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment,
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small groups.
  • One on One assistance in class with kids with special needs.
  • Involved in Gifted and Talented groups like Bollywood Dance group,
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups reinforce learning concepts.
  • Putting books away for Reading Recovery.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.

Ward Assistant

Starship Childrens Hospital
02.1996 - 06.1999
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Ordering supplies for the Ward.
  • Making beds for patients coming in the Ward.
  • Doing photocopying and making sure supplies and documentations are well organized and well stocked.

Education

BBA - Business Administration

University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines
03.1989

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student Engagement
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Child Development
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Learning Strategies
  • FLUENT IN Tagalog
  • Student rapport
  • Community involvement
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Special Needs Students
  • Special Education
  • Relationship Building
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Team Teaching and Collaboration
  • Online Teaching

Accomplishments

Just recently graduated and got my Diploma for Dance Movement Therapy. Completed 415 hours of training.

Certification

  • Dance Movement Therapy Training - 2022 to 2024

at Dance Therapy Aotearoa. (DTAA)

Dancing

Ive been involved with Dancing at a very young age. Ive been passionate in teaching choreography to community involved events, school concerts and fitness dance sessions for kids. I recently just finished my Diploma on Dance Movement Therapy and helping people and special needs children to connect their mind s and their bodies with use of movement. 

Languages

Tagalog

Interests

Performing Arts, Dancing, Theatre

Timeline

Starjam Tutor

Starjam Organization
07.2021 - 11.2024

Teacher Aide

Oaklynn Special Needs School
09.2014 - Current

Teacher Aide

New Lynn Primary School
07.2009 - 09.2014

Teacher Aide

Arahoe Primary School
02.2004 - 07.2009

Ward Assistant

Starship Childrens Hospital
02.1996 - 06.1999

BBA - Business Administration

University of Santo Tomas
Carolyn GroenTeacher Aide/Dance Therapist